Best VR Racing Games in 2025 (PC, PSVR2, Sim Racing)

Last Update on November 10, 2025

VR has completely changed how we play racing games. You don’t just watch a car on a screen anymore, you sit inside the cockpit. But in 2025, not every racing game is equally good in VR: some are amazing on PSVR2, some shine in pure sim on PC, and some are better if you only have a Quest 3 connected to your computer.

This guide lists the VR racing games that are actually worth playing today, what each one is good at, and which headset they work best with.

The 3 must-play VR racing games in 2025

• Gran Turismo 7 (PSVR2) – best-looking and easiest to enjoy on console.
• iRacing in VR (PC) – the most serious for online competition.
• Assetto Corsa / Assetto Corsa Competizione in VR (PC) – the sim racing base, moddable, still very relevant.

Then come the more “specialized” VR racing games (rally, endurance, fun VR).

Gran Turismo 7 (PSVR2) – premium driving in VR

If you tried Gran Turismo Sport VR on the first PSVR, you probably remember it was more of a showcase than a full VR game: limited modes, not every car in VR. With Gran Turismo 7 in VR on PSVR2, it’s a real step up: cleaner cockpit, highly immersive tracks, much better sense of speed and depth, and overall a “this is how VR racing should feel” vibe.

Best for:

• players who already own a PS5 and PSVR2
• people who want VR racing without a PC setup
• drivers who love good-looking cars and real circuits

Limits: not every single mode is in VR, but in 2025 it’s still the reference on PlayStation.

iRacing in VR – the most realistic online racing

iRacing has been around for years, but VR makes it even better. Being inside the cockpit, seeing the other cars clearly, checking mirrors just by moving your head — it makes online racing much easier to read. Laserscanned tracks, tons of series, very serious players: it’s the VR game you play if you want proper, competitive races.

Why it’s good:

• super immersive cockpit
• very clean visibility in packs
• endless online content
• perfect with PCVR headsets (Quest 3 via PC, Pimax, Index, Reverb)

What to know:

• subscription-based
• PC only
• a wheel + pedals makes a big difference

Assetto Corsa & Assetto Corsa Competizione in VR – the sim racing foundation

Assetto Corsa is still one of the best VR sims to start with: lightweight engine, tons of content, excellent cockpit view, and it works well with most PCVR headsets. With a Quest 3 or Pico 4 streaming from the PC, you get a very decent image and stable framerate. And if you want an optimal experience and to get the full potential out of the game, then you’ll need a Pimax Crystal Super.

Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC) is more modern and more beautiful, especially for GT3/GT4, but it’s also heavier in VR. It’s the one to pick if you want a more “official GT” feeling, but you’ll need to tweak the graphics more.

Best for:

• sim racers with a cockpit
• players who want to mod the game and still play in VR
• PCVR users who want a long-term VR sim

If you need help launching the game, we’ve made a complete step-by-step guide on how to run Assetto Corsa in VR.

Dirt Rally 2.0 VR – still the rally king

When it comes to realistic rally in VR, Dirt Rally 2.0 is still a top pick. You sit in a shaking car, the co-driver talks in your ear, the road is narrow and unpredictable, and you have to react instantly. VR adds a lot to rally because you can better judge corners, bumps and elevation.

Best for:

• PCVR players
• rally fans who want dirt, mud, gravel
• people who want a more “physical” VR experience

F1 25 VR (or F1 24 VR) – for Formula 1 fans

The recent F1 games are a solid choice if you specifically want to drive F1 cars in VR. The cockpit view works really well, and VR makes it easier to see apexes and curbs at high speed. It’s one of the easiest ways to “be” an F1 driver in VR.

What to know:

• VR is better on PC
• really nice with a wheel
• needs a decent PC to stay smooth in VR

Automobilista 2 (VR) – the underrated one

Automobilista 2 often flies under the radar, but in 2025 it clearly deserves a spot. The driving feel is good, there’s a wide variety of cars and tracks, and VR is quite decent. It’s an excellent “second VR sim” once you’ve done AC/ACC.

Le Mans Ultimate / rFactor 2 / RaceRoom in VR – for PC endurance fans

If you like endurance racing, multi-class, and long races, these PC sims are worth looking at in VR. VR helps a lot with traffic management, judging distances and pit entries. They’re a bit less plug-and-play than GT7 or AC, but for endurance lovers they’re very satisfying.

Fun / arcade VR racing games

Not everybody has a cockpit and a big PC. There are VR games that are more fun/arcade, perfect for Quest or for short VR sessions:

• V-Racer Hoverbike
• Dash Dash World / Touring Karts / VR Karts
• some VR bike / futuristic racer titles

They’re not hardcore simulators, but they’re easy to run, often standalone, and they deliver the “speed in VR” feeling without a full sim setup.

Which VR racing game should you pick (by headset)?

• You have a PSVR2 → start with Gran Turismo 7.
• You have The VR headset Pimax Crystal Super or Pimax Crystal Light / Vive Pro 2 / PCVR-only headset → go for iRacing, Assetto Corsa, Automobilista 2, Le Mans Ultimate.
• You have a Quest 3 / 3S + a PC → start with Assetto Corsa / ACC or Dirt Rally 2.0, then move to iRacing for serious online races.
• You just want VR racing without a PC → pick a more arcade VR title on Quest.

VR racing accessories (2025)

• Modern VR headset: Pimax Crystal, PSVR2, Meta Quest 3/3S (with PC), Pico 4 Ultra
• Force feedback wheel: Logitech G923, Thrustmaster T300/T248, Fanatec GT DD Pro
• 2- or 3-pedal set
• Cockpit or foldable playseat

VR + wheel is where it really comes alive: you see the wheel in-game and you’re holding yours in real life.

Older VR racing titles still worth a mention

• Project CARS 2 VR – not as up to date but still very immersive.
• Gran Turismo Sport VR – nice to revisit if you still have a PSVR1, but GT7 VR on PSVR2 is clearly the better 2025 experience.

FAQ – VR racing games

And if you want to explore other kinds of VR sims, take a look at our 2025 list of the best simulation games.